Medical Journal: Man injects himself with his own semen in an effort to treat back pain

A report published in Irish Medical Journal states that a man had to be treated at a hospital, after he tried to treat his back pain by injecting himself with his own semen.

FDA resuming some food inspections halted by shutdown

The Food and Drug Administration said it will resume inspections of some of the riskiest foods such as cheeses, produce and infant formula as early as Tuesday.

Nebraska man miraculously recovers after being declared brain dead

T. Scott Marr's children decided to pull the plug after he was declared brain dead. They said their final good-byes and were preparing his services.

Woman unable to hear men's voices due to rare condition, report says

A woman in China was recently diagnosed with a rare hearing-loss condition that prevents her from hearing men’s voices.

Flu season expected to be milder than last year, officials say

It's early, but the current flu season is shaping up to be gentler than last winter's unusually brutal one, U.S. health officials said.

Taco Bell plans to test vegetarian menu this year

Your meat-averse friends will be out of excuses to avoid any road trips to Taco Bell in 2019, as the Tex-Mex inspired chain has announced that they’ll be testing a “dedicated vegetarian” menu (with vegan options) across the country this year.

Woman needs new kidney

Carol Williams’ faith has carried her through a series of health crisis.

More than 150 people affected by Norovirus outbreak on Royal Caribbean cruise

More than 150 passengers aboard the Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas cruise ship have been struck by an outbreak of Norovirus, according to Florida Today.

Illinois officials urge vaccination after child dies of flu

Health officials are urging people to get the flu shot after a 3-year-old girl died of influenza in suburban Chicago.

FDA suspends domestic food inspections during government shutdown

As the partial government shutdown nears a third week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it’s been forced to suspend routine inspections of domestic food-processing facilities.

Lawsuit: Toddler who died after dental procedure had empty oxygen tank, staff muted alarm

The heartbroken family of a 2-year-old boy who died after a visit to the dentist last year is suing the clinic, claiming that a staff member repeatedly muted the alarm on a heart monitor that he was hooked up to, and that the oxygen tank he was supposed to be receiving supplemental air from was either faulty or empty.

Chocolate, caramel candies may be contaminated with hepatitis A, FDA warns

Certain candies made by a company could be contaminated with hepatitis A, a highly contagious infection that typically affects the liver, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a recent warning to consumers.

Oskri sunflower butter and tahini butter recalled due to listeria risk

Oskri Organics Corp., a Lake Mills, Wisconsin, company, is recalling lots of its Oskri Organic Sunflower Butter, Oskri Tahini Butter, and Thrive Sunflower Butter because of the possibility of listeria contamination, according to the FDA.

US cancer death rate hits milestone: 25 years of decline

The U.S. cancer death rate has hit a milestone: It’s been falling for at least 25 years, according to a new report.